News Headline

Water scarcity and reduction in crop yield due to climate change could drop GDP by 10% in Middle East

Source
Phys.org

Publication Date
2020-11-02

The Middle East is one of the most water scarce regions in the world. Many countries in the region have exploited their available water resources and left watersheds below the sustainable level of water withdrawal. Water is extensively used in agricultural activities and the region has seen declines in precipitation over time. Adding to those constraints, the region faces issues with population growth, economic development and the effects of climate change.

Content
https://phys.org/news/2020-11-scarcity-reduction-crop-yield-due.html